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s the nation. Chakri Majhi, father of Suriyakanti Majhi, one of the girls selected under this program shared his thought on the initiative saying, Vedanta has come up with a very neverseenbefore initiative in Project Panchhi. It gives me immense happiness to see that the company is taking a step towards giving our young girls the opportunity to pursue higher studies which would not have been possible otherwise, and eventually become employed in one of the worlds greatest aluminium plants. I am delighted to see my daughter get selected as part of the program. Vedanta Aluminium has contributed immensely to the growth of our communities and the Kalahandi district. This initiative will not only help our daughters grow personally and professionally, but will go a long way towards bettering their quality of life. Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is Indias largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing half of Indias aluminium i.e., 2.27 million tonnes in FY22. It is a leader in valueadded aluminium p

roducts that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index DJSI 2022 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its sustainable development practices. The company operates a 2 MTPA million tonnes per annum capacity alumina refinery in Lanjigarh Kalahandi district, Odisha, India since 2007 and an associated 75 MW captive power plant. With its worldclass aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the Metal of the Future for a greener tomorrow. About Vedanta Limited Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the worlds leading Oil Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium Power across India, South Africa and Namibia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable de

velopment are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. Vedanta is committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner and has pledged 5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net zero operations. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. The companys flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars, have been set up as model anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedantas social initiatives, the Vedanta group has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on social impact programmes with a thrust on nutrition, women child development, healthcare, animal welfare, and grassroot level sports. Vedanta and t

he group companies have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and was conferred Frost Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, Golden Peacock Award for excellence in Corporate Governance 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work 2022. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.vedantalimited.com About Vedanta Aluminium Business Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is Indias largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of Indias aluminium i.e., 2.27 million tonnes in FY22. It is a leader in valueadded aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index DJSI 2022 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its sustainable development practices. With its worldclass aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of al

uminium as the Metal of the Future for a greener tomorrow. For more information, please log on to www.vedantaaluminium.com Follow us on LinkedIN, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram This press release contains forwardlooking statements that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forwardlooking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as expects, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, seeks, should or will. Forwardlooking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, uncertainties arise from the behaviour of financial and metals markets including the London Metal Exchange, fluctuations in interest and or exchange rates and metal prices; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional, and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause ou

r actual future results to be materially different than those expressed in our forwardlooking statements. We do not undertake to update our forwardlooking statements. Ms. Sonal Choithani Chief Communications Officer, Aluminium Power Business, Vedanta Limited SonaldotChoithaniatvedantadotcodotin

Tag Archives Chrono des Nations Whats happening in October? October 1, 2012 Tim 1 Comment And now the end is near, and so we face the final curtain. The 2012 road cycling season comes to an end in October, with the last of the major oneday races and the final WorldTour event of the year all occurring before the end of the month. Heres our regular preview of what to look out for in the final knockings of the competitive year. ParisTours 7th ParisTours hosts its 106th edition this year and is effectively to autumn what MilanSan Remo is to spring, although this race is considerably less hilly than its Italian counterpart. A largely flat 235.5km contains two small speed bumps in the final 10km which present some possibilities for a determined attack before a wide, flat finish on the Avenue de Grammont which is perfect for a bunch sprint. The quick men will be keen to reassert their preeminence this year after their hopes were dashed by a successful 21man breakaway last year. BMCs Greg van Avermaet escaped with Ma

rco Marcato with 10km to go and easily won the resultant twoup sprint. Expect many of the big sprinting names to be watching this one from a sun lounger somewhere, setting up opportunities for the likes of Lars Boom Rabobank and Vuelta hero John Degenkolb ArgosShimano to shine. And if you fancy an outside bet, keep an eye on LottoBelisols Gianni Meersman and if he is selected OricaGreenEDGEs Aidis Kruopis. Link Official website Tour of Beijing 9th13th Beijing hosts the final WorldTour event of the year, a remodelled fiveday race which takes in several of the citys iconic sites. Tony Martin won the inaugural event last year, taking the lead in the opening individual time trial and safely defending it to the finish of a race which lacked drama, crowds and enough of a challenge to really shake up the GC. This years parcours certainly has more teeth, however, with tough climbs to negotiate in the middle of stage two, including a 954m mountain which is climbed again the following day en route to a short, punchy su

mmit finish at the Great Wall. The final stage also features a tricky climb less than 30km from the finish followed by a steep descent which may also provide one final opportunity for a winning attack. There is likely to be something of an endofterm feel to the race, with most of the big stage racers already starting their offseasons. However, for the teams propping up the WorldTour rankings VacansoleilDCM 16th, AG2R La Mondiale 17th and FDJMigMat 18th and last this represents one final chance to gather allimportant points to bolster their chances of having their ProTeam status renewed for 2013. Other key races this month include the Giro dellEmilia 6th, the Tour de Vende 14th and the Chrono des Nations 21st. The last of these is the final race on this years UCI Europe Tour calendar indeed it is the last official UCIsanctioned race of 2012. This months birthdays A selection of some of the more notable birthdays in the peloton this month 10th Pierre Rolland, Europcar 26 years old. The young French climber h

as finished in the top ten at the Tour de France in each of the past two years, supporting Thomas Voecklers spell in yellow in 2011 and riding to eighth overall in 2012. In this years edition he added a prestigious victory in the summit finish at La Toussuire to go with his careerdefining win on Alpe dHuez last year. Its been quite a 2012 for Tommeke image courtesy of Danielle Haex 15th Tom Boonen, Omega PharmaQuick Step 32. Boonen was nigh on unstoppable in this years spring Classics, notching up wins in the E3 Harelbeke and GentWevelgem before claiming his third Ronde van Vlaanderen and fourth ParisRoubaix. He won a stage at ParisNice, reclaimed the Belgian national championship and took overall victories at the Tour of Qatar and the World Ports Classic, before rounding off an incredible 2012 as a member of the Omega PharmaQuick Step team which won the Road World Championships trade team time trial. 22nd Mark Renshaw, Rabobank 30. It has been a disappointingly quiet season for the Aussie after stepping out

of the shadow of Mark Cavendish to try his hand as a lead sprinter himself. A single win at the Tour of Turkey and a smattering of top three finishes elsewhere, including one third place at the Giro and an invisible stint at the Tour, was scant return for a season he would have approached with high hopes. Indeed 2012 has been far less successful than 2011, when he claimed a stage and the overall at the Tour of Qatar, the team trial at the Giro and a win at the Tour of Britain. 23rd Chris Horner, RadioShackNissan 41. Now firmly into his fifth decade, the veteran American was runnerup to Vincenzo Nibali at TirrenoAdriatico and was a respectable if anonymous 13th at the Tour. One suspects his best days are now behind him after two agedefying years where he won last years Tour of California and the Vuelta al Pais Vasco in 2010. 24th Levi Leipheimer, Omega PharmaQuick Step 39. Another American in the twilight of his career and a former teammate at RadioShack Leipheimer won the earlyseason Tour de San Luis and wa

s a promising third at the Tour de Suisse before finishing a lowly 31st at the Tour de France. He has previously won stages at both the Tour and Vuelta, as well as general classification wins at the Tour de Suisse 2011, the Dauphin and, three years in a row, the Tour of California 20079 And dont forget The racing may be drawing to a close, but well still be busy here at VeloVoices Towers as we close down the season and start to take a look back at 2012. Look out for our final rider and team updates and an endofseason roundtable towards the end of the month. In addition well bringing you the latest transfer gossip, book reviews and other assorted goodies. And then, of course, well still be rounding up our Tweets of the Week every Tuesday, as well as our regular Friday Features providing indepth analysis, interviews and stunning photography from all around the world of cycling. And if that still isnt enough for you, follow our Facebook page and Twitter for even more images, discussion and banter. Whether serio

us or lighthearted, VeloVoices is the place to come for all the latest cycling news and views! Pro cycling for fans, by fans. Chris HornerChrono des NationsGiro dell'EmiliaLevi LeipheimerMark RenshawParisToursPierre RollandTom BoonenTour de VendeTour of Beijing

The DeanBeat Our first glimpse of gaming in 2016 December 4, 2015 800 AM Animals play a huge part in the next Far Cry. Image Credit Ubisoft People dont always say kind things about game award programs like The Game Awards, but last nights livestreamed hype show gave us our first real glimpse into the games of 2016. And for the most part, I liked what I saw. The show had surprise game announcements as well as new content from games that have been a long time in the making and are expected to show up next year. There were enough world premieres to hold my attention during the two hour broadcast. We saw announcements of Rock Band VR, Psychonauts 2, Far Cry Primal, Batman from Telltale Games, Shadow Complex Remastered, Rocket Leaguess debut on the Xbox One, and Shaq Fu A Legend Reborn. And we saw new trailers for Uncharted 4 A Thiefs End, Quantum Break, The Walking Dead Michonne, and Star Citizen. We know there are other previously announced 2016 titles coming, like ReCore, Deus Ex Mankind Divided, Horizon Zero D

awn, Dishonored 2, and Mass Effect Andromeda, Firewatch, Hitman, Street Fighter V, Battleborn, Mirrors Edge Catalyst, No Mans Sky, Ratchet Clank, Doom, Fable Legends, Homefront The Revolution, Zelda for the Wii U, For Honor, Tom Clancys The Division, and Tekken 7. Some of those 2016 titles will get delayed, but its an impressive lineup across a variety of platforms. Of the brand new sneak peeks we saw last night, I thought that Far Cry Primal from Ubisoft looked like a winner. The Stone Age game pits you as a human hero against beasts such as saber tooth tigers and mammoths. And if you can become the master of these beasts, you can turn them loose against other human enemies. Im most looking forward to Uncharted 4, debuting March 16. The trailer showed that its more escapist fun packed inside a grand Nathan Drake adventure. And I really liked the look of Star Citizen. The latter game has gotten a lot of bad press, but Id love to see them prove the naysayers wrong. It makes me wonder what kind of cool game wo

uld result if Chris Roberts got hold of a Wing Commander or Star Wars license. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt walked away with the Game of the Year award. That comes from CD Projekt Red, a Polish game studio that would have been considered an underdog in any year. Its one more example of how the gaming world is flat, and games can be made anywhere. Above Louis Castle and Brett Sperry, founders of Westwood Studios, at The Game Awards. Image Credit The Game Awards The show was at its best when it gave you a moment to think about something. Greg Miller received an award as the trending gamer. In the wake of GamerGate, the Internet rage movement that led to the harassment of game developers, Miller offered his heartfelt thanks to game developers. We would not be the people we are today if it wasnt for video games, he said. Thank you for your art, and know that we are forever in your debt. It was also great to see Louis Castle and Brett Sperry, the founders of Westwood Studios, receive an industry icon award for the crea

tion of Dune II which I played obsessively when it first came out and the realtime strategy genre. They noted that the competition between them and Blizzard maker of the Warcraft and StarCraft RTS series helped accelerate the growth of the RTS industry. We wouldnt have had so many beloved games without that competition. Sperry told creators of today, Keep pushing the limit. And Castle said to keep making games and Im not going to stop til I fall. Above Geoff Keighley tells The Game Awards crowd why Hideo Kojima couldnt come. Geoff Keigley, host of the Game Awards, reminded us about the value of game creators when he noted that Hideo Kojima, creator of the Metal Gear series, was told by Konamis lawyers that he was barred from going to the awards show. Kojima had to watch the awards show from afar, Keighley said. That was a grim reminder of what happens when we see clashes between art and business interests. Id like to see what Konami has to say for itself in denying Kojima a chance to receive recognition from

his peers. In a final note, the shows tribute to Satoru Iwata, the former president of Nintendo who died this summer, was first class. Reggie FilsAime, noted that Iwata was unique in gaming as someone who contributed to three of the five game systems that have sold more than 100 million units. FilsAime said Iwata was fearless, and he always championed an idea he truly believed in. It was interesting to hear that tribute on the same day I read the Time magazine interview with Nintendos new CEO, Tatsumi Kimishima, talking about the companys plans for the future. I think Nintendo should not only learn from Iwatas triumphs, but they should also remember his worst mistake ever underestimating the impact that smartphones would have on gaming. Nintendo is preparing mobile games with DeNA, and it is talking about its NX dedicated game machine next year. It would be such a great accomplishment for Nintendo to carry on Iwatas legacy by making these initiatives into home runs. Lets hope that 2016 bring us all of the goo

d news and awesome games that the gamers deserve. Above Nintendo president Satoru Iwata during one of his Nintendo Direct video events. Image Credit Nintendo

Angel Investing vs Venture Capital What is the best option for your business? Angel Investing is a type of private equity investing. It is also referred to as seed investing, as it involves funding highrisk, highreturn ventures. Angel investorsventure capital has been around for centuries. In the 1800s, wealthy individuals such as Cornelius Vanderbilt invested in railroads and other transportation projects that were expanding rapidly in the United States. However, it wasn't until the late 1900s that angel investing became mainstream with people like John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers and Ron Conway of SV Angel. Angel investors are not limited to just wealthy individuals but can be anyone who invests their time or money. They provide startup companies with the initial funds to grow and scale their businesses. The investments are typically made through equity, convertible debt, or loans. When comparing venture capital n angel investors it has many similarities with the latter, but angel investors are

not subject to the same risk as venture capitalists. Angel investors take an equity stake in a company while it's new and the amount invested is very low when compared with venture capitalists. Venture capital is a type of funding that startups use to grow their businesses. It is money that investors provide startups in exchange for shares in the company. The first recorded investment was made by Sir Francis Drake in 1602 when he invested 10,000 into a trading voyage to the Americas. This investment was considered to be risky because it was unknown whether or not he would return with any profit. Venture capital provides money for startups, small businesses, and other high ventures which are considered risky or innovative by their investors. It is typically invested in private companies rather than publicly traded ones. The key to success for venture capitalists is the ability to identify highpotential startups and then invest their resources into them before they take off and become profitable ventures. The

VC industry has grown tremendously over the past few years, with the number of deals increasing from 1 billion in 2006 to 211 billion in 2022. Difference between Angel investors and Venture capital Angel investors vs venture capital difference explained 1. Perinvestment or Caplimit Angel investors are more flexible than venture capitalists when it comes to the type of investments they will make in startups. They can invest in startups with lower caplimit, which means the risk is low. On the other hand, Venture Capitalists usually prefer investing in companies with a larger cap limit, which means there is less risk involved. Angel investors typically invest smaller amounts than venture capitalists and have more restrictions on how much money they can invest in a company. 2. Company's equity Another difference between venture capital and angel investors is that venture capital investment is an investment made by a firm or individual who seeks to finance an entrepreneur's business idea with the hope of gaining p

rofit from an eventual sale of the company or its assets. The investor may also expect to receive shares in the company as repayment for the investment. The venture capitalist invests hisher personal funds in exchange for stock or debt securities issued by the company with which heshe has invested, which represents ownership interests in the company. Angel investors on the other hand are more interested in the growth and profits of the company. 3. Company's debt Another difference between an angel investor and venture capital is the amount of debt that the company has. Venture capital companies invest in companies that are already generating revenue or have a proven business model and have some debt. Angel investors generally invest in startups with no debt 4. Duration Another difference between Angel investor and venture capital is the investment duration. VC investments are made over a long period of time usually 310 years. This type of investment provides funding for startups to grow their business model,

hire people, and develop products. Angel investors are more likely to invest in startups with a high potential for revenue and growth. They typically invest an amount that is less than 1 million and for a shorter period of time around 3 years. Angel investors are often referred to as friends and family investors because they usually invest money from their personal savings or retirement account while venture capitalists invest from their own funds. 5. Mode of Investment When comparing Angel investors vs Venture capital; Angel investors invest in startups for a short period of time. They provide funds for the startup to get started with its business model, but they do not have any ownership in the company. This type of investment is often done by people who are wellconnected to the industry or with a lot of money to invest. Angel investors invest in a company through personal funds, while venture capital invests in a company by pooling money from other sources. 6. Return On Investment ROI is another factor th

at differentiates Angel investor vs venture capital. Angel Investors are a type of funding source that provide capital to startups and small businesses whereas Venture capital provides funding for large, established companies. Angel investors invest a small amount of money in a company with no expectation of a return on their investment. Venture capital is an investment that is made by companies that invest in startups for profit. The return on investment for angel investors is typically higher than venture capital because there is less risk involved. 7. Type of Investors Venture capital vs angel is usually wealthy individuals who invest in laterstage startups. Venture capital on the other hand goes into laterstage startups and provide a lot more money than an angel investor would. Venture Capitalists have experience with creating a successful company or product. They only want a return on their investment and will often be more demanding than angel investors when it comes to how well the business is doing. 8

. Source of Funds Angel investors are known as "Angel" because they typically invest their own money with little expectation of return. Angel investments come from personal funds of angel investors, which can be as low as 5,000 to 50,000 or more. They are available for those who are looking to start a business or expand an existing business with less risk and smaller investments. Venture capital is the funding that comes from institutional investors such as private equity firms and venture capital firms. This type of investment provides companies with the money they need to grow and expand their business while taking on more risks than angel investments do. 9. Stage of Investment Angel investors typically invest in earlystage companies, which means they don't expect any return on their investment for a long time. Venture capital is different. It is invested in companies that already have a proven business model that has been proven to be successful in the market and have the capability to grow exponentially w

ith time. Venture capital investments can be made at various stages of investment seed round, growth round, series A round, and series B round. These stages determine how much money the company receives from venture capitalists and what kind of control they have over it as well as how much equity they get back when the company goes public or gets acquired Angel investors are the ones who invest in a startup without any control over the company. They usually invest at a higher risk and with a lower return. Venture capital firms, on the other hand, provide equity to startups through investments and have more control over the company. Choosing between Angel investment and Venture Capital Before you start your company, it's important to understand the taxation of Angel vs Venture capital. This is a very important decision, and it can be difficult to decide which will work best for you and your business. When getting an Angel Investment, you are not taxed on the investment. Angel investors are taxed differently th

an venture capitalists. Angel investors are taxed on their share of the profits while venture capitalists are taxed on their share of the income. There are two types of an angel investment 1 A taxable event occurs when an angel investor sells his or her shares back to the company they invested in, or when a company sells its shares to investors who have previously acquired them from an angel investor; and 2 A nontaxable event occurs when an angel investor receives shares in exchange for investing in a company that does not sell its shares to investors who have previously acquired them from an angel In both cases, taxation, will not be an issue for you, but you must know who is benefiting from the tax cust and this gives you leverage to reduce the percentage of equity in lieu of the investment. 2. Amount of Investment required Angel investors are often people who have a lot of money but not much experience in the industry. They invest their money into a company with no strings attached. This is why they are of

ten referred to as "rich individuals". On the other hand, Venture capital firms invest in startups and have more control over the companys decisionmaking process which leads to them taking bigger risks. However, it is important to understand that both types of investors can be beneficial for startups and should not be seen as mutually exclusive options. The amount of investment required for both types varies from case to case, but generally speaking, an angel investor requires an investment between 100,000500,000 whereas They also tend to invest in companies that have less than 1 million in revenue. Venture capitalists, on the other hand, will invest larger amounts and expect a return on their investment as soon as possible. Choosing between angel investment and venture capital can be difficult because they both have different benefits. Angel investments offer early access to the company, while VCs offer a greater chance of success due to their large network of connections and expertise in the industry. Effec

t on Valuation When an investor looks to invest in a startup, they have a choice between Angel investment or Venture Capital. They can also choose to invest in a company that has already been funded by VCs. Angel investors are usually people who have savings or investments that they are looking to put into the company. This can be done through equity investments and convertible debt. Venture capital is for companies that need more money than the angel investors can provide by themselves. The venture capital funds will typically invest in preseed rounds of funding and then follow on rounds of funding as the company grows. In general, venture capital has a higher valuation than angel investment because it is less risky and requires more money to get started. However, there are many cases where angel investors can outperform venture capitalists over the long run because they don't require as much money upfront to get started. The effect that angel investment has on valuation is that it provides a much quicker re

turn on investment and a low valuation as the investment is done at a very early stage. Another downside is that it provides less security for the investor, meaning they cannot sell their shares in the company. Stages of Investment The stages of investment are the following Seed, Angel, and Venture Capital. Seed This is when a startup is just getting off the ground and has little to no revenue. The company may be in a very early stage of development and have little capital to invest in marketing and advertising. Angels tend to invest at this stage because they can see the potential for growth in the company. Angel This is when a startup has reached some level of success but still needs more capital to grow further. Angels will typically invest because they see an opportunity for a big return on their investment if things go well for the company. Venture Capital This is when a startup has reached its peak but needs more capital to expand further or compete with other companies in its industry. Venture capitali

sts will typically invest at this stage because When it comes to Angel investment, you can get involved at any stage of the process. On the other hand, with Venture Capital, you only get your money back if you sell your shares in the company. Future Disinvestment Disinvestment is the process of selling shares in a company to another company or individual. Disinvestment is a term that has been thrown around in the past few years. It refers to when an investor sells out of their stake in a company, typically because they believe the company will not succeed or to draw out profits. Though there are many reasons for disinvestment, one thing that often comes into play is risk aversion. When investors see a highrisk investment with low returns, they may decide to sell their shares instead of continuing to invest in them. The Future Disinvestment process begins with investors purchasing shares in a company for less than their true value. The investor then waits for a few months before deciding whether or not to sell

their shares back to the company at their original purchase price or wait for their investment to increase in value. The choice between Angel investment and Venture Capital is often a difficult one for entrepreneurs because they each offer different benefits. Angel investors tend to be more flexible with their terms, while VCs offer more capital upfront but require a higher degree of control over the companys operations. While angel investment offers greater flexibility in terms of timing, VCs offer greater capital upfront and greater control over the companys operations. This can be an important factor when choosing between these two options because it means that you will have less risk as well as more equity if you choose to VCs will provide a larger amount of cash in exchange for a larger percentage of equity in your company for disinvestment at higher prices. We have looked at the differences between angel investing and venture capital. We explored how each type of investment works and what benefits it h

as for investors and startups alike. We have also discussed how venture capitalists are more likely to invest in companies that have already received VC funding from other investors. This is because they know that these companies are more likely to succeed than if they were funded by an angel investor alone. Angel investing is more popular than venture capital because it can be done by individuals who are not limited to a certain amount of money. The downside of this, however, is that the investment is done at a low valuation and huge age of equity is given up.

Meet Rebecca Zeller and Her Family of Five Who Moved From Oslo to New York. I find it really interesting and inspiring to read about other families thoughts and experiences on the topic of moving abroad. My family and I did the same thing almost a year ago and I hope writing about this might inspire others who are contemplating taking the leap. This time I asked friend and photographer, Rebecca Zeller, to share her story. Her family of five moved from Oslo to New York 1,5 years ago. Rebecca, tell us about your family! We are a family of five which includes Martin, my husband, who is Norwegian and works as a diplomat at the United Nations. Me, Rebecca, I'm American and I work as a photographer. We have three kids, Jonas 10, Selma 7 and Felix 3. It turns out they're more Norwegian than I realised, despite that fact that only the youngest was actually born there. They miss life in Oslo terribly and bring it up every single.day. Its an attempt to make us feel awful for inflicting the Big Apple on them, and it w

orks. Rebecca with her youngest son, Felix. Where do you live and where did you move from? Is this the first time you have made such a big move? We live in Brooklyn and moved here almost two years ago from Oslo, Norway. We have lived abroad more than we have lived at "home" provided you define home as Oslo. My eldest son was born in Seoul, South Korea. My daughter was born outside of Washington, D.C. and my youngest son was born in Oslo. There will be no children born in NYC, ha ha. The gang fr. left Felix 3 yrs old, Jonas 10 yrs old and Selma 7 yrs old. How did you prepare for the move as a family? Moving to New York was much easier to prepare for than other moves. We were familiar with the place we were moving to, knew where we wanted to live and were able to anticipate what life would be like here. We, as parents, were so excited about it and that kind of wore off on the kids. I think that because I am not Norwegian, in addition to the fact that we have moved a lot, they weren't particularly rooted in

Norway in the same way that other Norwegians are. It's not a matter of 'if' we move, rather 'when' we move. They know this and for now they are happy with it. We have been coming to the US for summer and sometimes Christmas vacation every year, and so the US had become, for my kids, a place of swimming pools, big family parties, beaches, best friends, fireworks and endless fun. Moving here was not a hard sell. Convincing them of its continued merit once school had begun and routines had set in was another story. We'll get to that in a minute... Was the language a challenge? The language wasn't really a challenge. My son hadn't learned to read in English only Norwegian but he picked it up really quickly. The bigger challenge was going from a system in which there is no academic curriculum until first grade, to a system in which many kids start first grade light years ahead of where we were. Again, it wasn't a major problem, but a cause for some frustration in the beginning. Now it is their favourite excuse t

o tune out anytime they don't understand something. It has been interesting to see the development of the language between my kids, though. When we came here they spoke Norwegian exclusively among each other. I assumed they would switch to english quickly and completely, but it's only around 5050 now. They fight in Norwegian. Always. Surely that means something... How did you go about finding a good school? Finding a good school in NYC, especially on relatively short notice, was another story. When I first started calling around in March of 2015 to ask schools about availability and admission procedures, they assumed I was talking about the 2016 school year, not the one coming up. New Yorkers plan a lot around where their kids go to school. Here is a something that I wish I'd known if you're moving from Scandinavia to NYC and applying for schools, be sure that the teachers in charge of filling out your recommendation forms are fully aware of the American propensity for hyperbole. When it comes to speaking

about the children's merits and accomplishments, no praise is too high for the highly competitive environment they are trying to get into. Anyway, we stumbled upon a total gem of a school rather last minute and I can't imagine a better place for my kids, we feel so lucky. It's an international school full of cool, diverse parents and very capable, hardworking teachers. Leaving the school will probably be the hardest part of moving away from NYC. Backpacks and more backpacks. Martin doing the heavy lifting in the subway... What do you feel is your biggest challenge in New York City? Our biggest challenge is probably logistics. Getting where you need to go with three kids in tow, involving a gross subway, a stroller, a tantrum or two, hordes of people, and knowing that you are going to have to make the same return trip is not for the faint of heart, let me tell you. When I asked my 4 year old what he wanted to do a few weekends ago, he said he wanted to take a cab to the playground. All considering, it's a to

tally reasonable request. Off to the playground... How did you settle in? Settling in is a process and it's so easy to forget this. I feel like it takes around 9 months to feel settled. Part of me naively assumed that because we were going to a place that wasn't foreign to us and moreover, because we had so recently moved from the US in 2011, the settling in process would basically be seamless. In many ways, being American, being "home", being familiar with the system, the culture, etc., is a total bonus, obviously. However, being "home" only temporarily poses it's own set of unique challenges. I don't feel content to exist somewhere on the periphery of life in the same way that you do when you are a foreigner, living somewhere temporarily. I am not interested in making friends with people with whom I would not necessarily be friends otherwise, just because we are all in it together. I'm home. I crave that level of connectedness that one feels about one's home country. Except we are only here for a few more

years and making friends as an adult is SO TEDIOUS under ideal circumstances, much less under these circumstances. We aren't as invested in our lives here in the same way that other people are and we don't necessarily live like most American families do 6 weeks of vacation, job security, etc. It's a strange nomansland place to be and honestly, it can be kind of lonely. Has the move affected your relationship as couple? I think we have fallen into a much more traditional pattern of me doing more of the daily household work and childcare. It just works out that way because Martin works a lot more. The kids lives over here are more tightly scheduled and there is just a higher degree of parental involvement that is necessaryexpected here than in Norway where the system is built to allow for two working parents. there are so many more convenience type services to avail yourself of here in the US amazon prime is my lifeline, but someone still has to manage of them. That person is me. Part of me loves it, part of

me resents it. But it is the tradeoff for living in New York right now, so the good definitely outweighs the bad. How long are you planning to stay in New York? We will stay here until the summer of 2018. That's unless I win the lottery, in which case I need to start playing now. Tell us one thing you love about New York and the one thing you dislike. I can't tell you one thing I love about NYC because I love it all. I love the people, the sense of possibility, the variety, the energy. It's all so inspiring. I don't, however, like the Ftrain at rush hour with three kids. Do you ever get homesick? I don't really get homesick, per say. I'm home, or am I? Hmm, existential questions. There are things that I miss about Oslo, but I miss them on behalf of my kids. They miss Oslo terribly. They miss being outdoors a lot. They miss the pace of life there and the ease with which things were done. They miss their family and friends. Life in Oslo is a paradise for kids. Make sure you visit Rebecca Zellers universe

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VIGIL Journal Russia in the New World By country information Coat of arms Capital Mexico City Geographic coordinates 23 00 N, 102 00 W Territory 1,964,375 km2 Land boarder 4,353 km Natural resources petroleum, silver, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber Land use arable land 12.98; permanent crops 1.36; other 85.66 Ethnic groups mestizo AmerindianSpanish 60, Amerindian or predominantly Amerindian 30, white 9, other 1 Languages Spanish only 92.7, Spanish and indigenous languages 5.7, indigenous only 0.8, unspecified 0.8 Religions Roman Catholic 82.7, Pentecostal 1.6, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.4, other Evangelical Churches 5, other 1.9, none 4.7, unspecified 2.7 Population 120,286,655 Median age total 27.3 years; male 26.3 years; female 28.4 years Population growth rate 1.21 Administrative divisions 31 states estados, singular estado and 1 federal district distrito federal; Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Campeche, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Colima, Distrito Federal,

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Vintage Art Deco Brooch and Earrings Set Bluebirds with Bird Bath Rose Gold Here is a wonderful brooch and earrings set of bluebirds with a fountain bird bath in Art Deco styling. The marquise cut rhinestones are a beautiful sapphire blue as are the round stones that make up the birds eyes and water droplets in the fountain. Sparkling clear rhinestones also line the bird wings and the bird bath pedestal. The metal has a rose gold vermeil wash. This vintage set is circa the 1930s. The condition is excellent and the screw back earrings work well. The fountain bird bath pin is 2.5 tall with each of the birds being 1.75 wing to wing. The item "Vintage Art Deco Brooch and Earrings Set Bluebirds with Bird Bath Rose Gold" is in sale since Wednesday, July 8, 2020. This item is in the category "Jewelry WatchesVintage Antique JewelryCostumeRetro, Vintage 1930s1980sSets". The seller is "vintagechicandmerry" and is located in Portland, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark,

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From Zuni to Gallup Undertaking the First Annual St. Kateri Pilgrimage Walking fifteen miles in one day may for a pilgrimage is no small feat, but compared to nearly two years of life in a pandemic, Victoria Begay found the journey invigorating. It was something I needed to do to get out and just do the walk, do a lot of praying, meditatingtheres just so much going on, it seems overwhelming. This is a way to clear my mind and put things into perspective. Begay was one of about 30 people who completed the first annual St. Kateri Pilgrimage on December 11, 2021. After attending early morning benediction at St. Anthony Parish in Zuni, NM, the pilgrims alternated walking along the road with rides in the new St. Kateri Bus, finishing around 4 p.m. at the St. Kateri Rosary Walk just south of Gallup. When we had the benediction it was awesomeeverything in the altar was Native American, Begay said. Its just totally different than what I normally see in my parish. It just hit me oh gosh, I miss coming to Mass with e

verybody that I used to go to Mass with. According to Deacon Ed Schaub, director of the St. Kateri Shrine, the pilgrimage was the brainchild of Bill McCarthy, executive director of the Southwest Indian Foundation. McCarthy wanted to hold a special event on the weekend nearest to three feast days important to the Church and Indigenous people Our Lady of Guadalupe, Juan Diego, and the Immaculate Conception. Deacon Schaub himself took turns driving one of the support vehicles and walking the distance with his wife, Anne. Im glad Annie did the second half I was pretty well smoked! he said. Deacon Schaub was awed by the response to the pilgrimage, both from the participants and from strangers and passersby. One guy on the other side of the road in Zuni Pueblo, he takes his hat off and makes the sign of the cross, he recalled. People would stop and they would give us three bucks the spirit of it! Pilgrims many of them elders would share with him and with each other various reasons for making the journey. One w

oman walked for her mother who is experiencing dementia, expressing the hope that Maybe God will send a little Grace her way. Another, Sr. Elizabeth Racko, DC, traveled up from El Paso, Texas, where she works with migrants. As she walked, she thought of the long distances many of them travel, often by foot, to come to America. We were saying the chaplet of Divine Mercy at one particular place, she said. And I was so overwhelmed to think so many countries in the whole world are in such violence, that people who seek peace in their own little townthat they feel they need to leave for their own safety. She also offered prayers for all of Gallup, for all of the Rosary Walk, for Thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother, for all the Native Americans and what St. Kateri stands for love of Jesus in our life. As the end of the pilgrimage drew near, the group faced one long last climb up a hill to the entrance of the Shrine, and never faltered. At the top, they cheered and hugged one another. Im a romantic, I know, but it

almost brings me to tears to remember those people walking, Deacon Schaub said. It was powerful to see the spirit of a pilgrim. Friday News Briefs Check out these rallies and marches for life near you! Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement on Governor Ducey Signing Bill to Ban Abortions at 15Weeks Gestation into Law Sister Rene March 3, 2022 At 205 pm May our diocese be blessed by these walking prayers. Dr. Jean Lee

Mary and the Eucharist ColumnsFr. Mitchell Brown January 12, 2021 NewsGuest Author April 22, 2013 HistorySuzanne Hammons March 19, 2014 On the Padres Trail The Church in Acoma, McCartys, and Acomita By Fr. Nathanael Block, J.V. One day, the great Italian saint, Don Bosco, had a vision. In his vision he saw the Church under the image of a ship, tossed about by storms and attacked by her enemies. She only became safe when she anchored herself between two pillars a great pillar, which symbolized the Eucharist, and a lesser pillar, which symbolized the Virgin Mary. These two pillars are the necessary anchors that we need for the safety of the Church, the family, and the individual soul. Devotion to Mary is closely tied to devotion to the Eucharist. Our Lord gave us the Blessed Sacrament for three reasons to be our Sacrifice, to be the greatest of the seven Sacraments, and so that He could be our Companion during this life. Our Blessed Mother helps us come to her Son. She helps us to understand what He has done

for us in giving us the Holy Eucharist; she is our model who shows us how to revere the Eucharist; and she prepares us to receive her Son through her motherly care for us. Lets look at these closely. The Lord gave the Eucharist to be our Sacrifice. The Mass is first of all a Sacrifice, where we offer God the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ for His own Glory and for the salvation of souls. The Mass is the same Sacrifice as the Cross, since it has the same Priest, Jesus Christ, and in it the same Victim, the same Gift, is offered, Jesus Christ. The Mass offers one and same Sacrifice as the Cross, but in a hidden, unbloody manner. Mary shows us how to enter deeply into the Sacrifice of the Mass. First, Mary raised Jesus. In the twelfth chapter of Exodus, God tells His people to prepare a lamb for each household, whose blood would mark the doors of their house so that the angel of death would pass over them. He says that if any house is too small to be on its own, it should join its neighbor. Jes

us is the Lamb Whose Blood marks our souls so that death and sin and the devil have no power over us. Mary is the one who prepares the Lamb and gets Him ready for the Sacrifice. She raised the Lamb. Second, Mary willingly offered Jesus to God as He offered Himself on the Cross. She offered Him in the Temple to the Father, and accepted the suffering that this would bring herself with peace of heart. As she remained with her Son as He died, she felt the Sword of Sorrow prophesied by Simeon, and joined her pain and love to the Love of Jesus. She shows us, therefore, how we should act at every Mass. We recognize that the Mass is for Gods Glory and to save souls, and we offer Jesus to God through the priest. Then, with Mary, we join in, and we offer ourselves. We join our prayers, our works, our difficulties, our joys, and we unite them to the Heart of Jesus. In this way, they become very precious to the Father, because they are part of the Sacrifice of Jesus on Calvary. With Mary, we sign our own names to the Gif

t Jesus gives His Father to save the world. I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Rom. 121 Third, Mary remained with the Apostles throughout their time with Jesus, and during the formation of the Church. She became their mother and showed them how to worship God. She does the same to every soul who comes to her for help. Jesus gave us the Eucharist to be our Sacrament. A Sacrifice is a gift offered to God in a solemn manner by a priest for the sake of adoring God. A Sacrament is one of the seven miracles given to the Church by Jesus for the sake of making men holy, through the pouring of grace upon the hearts and souls of men through a physical sign they can see and touch and grasp with their senses. A Sacrifice is for God, a Sacrament is for the sake of men, to make them holy and to heal the wound of the Fall. The Eucharist is both Sacrifice and Sacrament. Jesus comes to us, hidden

under the appearances of ordinary bread and wine to show us that He wants to feed our souls in the way that ordinary food feeds our bodies. Mary welcomed Jesus into her heart like no one else. She carried Him under her heart for nine months, so that every thing that she did, was done with His help, while thinking of Him, and while carrying Him inside her; she was nourished by His teaching; and she obeyed His Will, so that her heart and soul was formed by His own Hands. Mary helps us to welcome Jesus into our bodies and souls when we receive this Holy Communion, so that we are protected from sin, made close to Jesus, and become holier. Jesus gave us the Eucharist so that He could be our Companion. He remains in the Churches with us. This is especially related to prayer. Mary shows us how to make Jesus our Friend and Companion in the Blessed Sacrament. Jesus wants to remain with each of us, even while He remains in Heaven. The Sacrament lets Him be truly Present in every Church, in every time and place. If we

want to sit at the Feet of Jesus, and pour out our hearts to Him, and listen to Him speak to us, He is always there, remaining in the Tabernacle. He wants us to visit and speak with Him. Mary always shared her heart with her Son, always spoke with Him, and lived with Him during His hidden life. Jesus has a new hidden life in the Tabernacle, and He asks us to live with Him as well. If we want to secure ourselves, our families, and our Church, these are the two pillars we need to be firmly tied to the Eucharist Heart of Jesus, and the Maternal Heart of Mary. Fr. Nathanael Block is the Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Gallup, where he oversees the marriage and tribunal office. Friday News Briefs Summer Fiestas, St. Kateri Feast Day Mass, and More! Jesus is Calling You How the Eucharist Reveals Our Vocation NewsSuzanne Hammons March 14, 2023 Other recent stories Bishop James S. Wall March 7, 2023 Dr. Jean Lee March 3, 2023 Bishop James S. Wall February 22, 2023 News Suzanne Hammons March 14, 2023 From the Bi

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5 Reasons Buying a Business is Preferable to Starting a New One If you are considering running your own business, one of the first questions that might pop in your mind is should I start a new one or buy an established business. In this article, well take a closer look at the ageold dilemma of buying an existing business verses starting a new one from scratch. 1. An Established Concept The benefits of buying an established business are no doubt huge. At the top of the list is that an existing business will have an established concept. Starting a business from scratch means taking a big risk in the form of a new idea. Will it really work? If the business fails, why did it fail? Both of these stressful questions need not be asked when you buy. An established business, especially one that has been around for years, has already shown that the concept and all the variables that go into it do, in fact, work. 2. Proven Cash Flow Another massive benefit of buying an existing business is that an existing business has

proven cash flow. You can look at the books and, in the process, determine just how much money is flowing in and out. With a new business, you simply wont be sure how much it will generate. This can make it tricky when youre trying to figure out how to not only pay your business expenses, but your personal ones as well. 3. The Unproven Element No matter how good your idea andor your location, your new business is still unproven. Despite the best of efforts, there may be an unforeseen variable that you or your consultants might have missed. However, when you opt for a proven, existing business, this variable does not apply to you. 4. An Established Staff A business is often only as good as the people that populate and support it. Starting up your own business means that you have to go out and find all of your own employees. This process is much more than sifting through resumes. A resume only reveals so much. A resume doesnt reveal if a candidate will be a good fit for the business, and it certainly doesnt fac

tor in chemistry. As any good coach of any team sport knows, chemistry is one of the greatest factors in winning a championship. 5. Established Relationships A proven business also comes with an array of business relationships. Working out problems with your supply chain in the early days of your business can mean the end of that business. Many business owners have seen their businesses undone by problems with their supply chains. An existing business can point the way to reliable and consistent suppliers. When buying an existing business, you are acquiring a proven performer. You know that the business had what it takes to provide cash flow over a given period of time. You will also have customers who know who you are, where you are and how to buy from you. Buying an existing business also means gaining access to reliable suppliers and enjoying all the benefits that come with an established brand name and location. dolgachovBigStock.com

Collegiate body of HaagaHelia University of Applied Sciences Management group of HaagaHelia University of Applied Sciences 2018 HaagaHelia From President Setting our sight on the future The year 2018 was characterised by preparation for the future. We worked on several fronts in order to secure good performance in the coming years. In particular, we focused on updating the multitude of systems we use. This work will continue in 2019. With regard to policies concerning education, the Ministry of Education and Culture worked on a new vision and made preparations for a new funding model. HaagaHelias representatives were actively involved in the working groups and also influenced the form of the funding model approved at the beginning of 2019. The excellent cooperation between the three large universities of applied sciences in the Helsinki metropolitan area 3UAS continued and was strengthened in the selected areas of partnership in education export, international project activities, provision of opportunities

for crossinstitutional studies and entrepreneurship education. The academic results were good. We reached the targets set for the number of graduates. Financially, our result was better than budgeted. In part, this was due to the fact that all planned research, development and innovation projects were not realised and expenses were lower than expected as a result of the costconsciousness of HaagaHelia personnel. Our recruitment policy continued to be strict. Cooperation with students and the student union Helga was excellent. Our objectives are aligned, and the student union had a constructive approach to development. Active members of student clubs and the student union, in particular, supported HaagaHelias objectives by their proactive involvement both internally and on national forums. We continued the personnels continuing education, and employees were active in attending the courses provided while also carrying out their work duties diligently. The pressure for selfdevelopment in a higher education insti

tution is immense, as one has to both learn and teach new things. Continuous selfdevelopment has become the new normal. In the Commercial Services, our development was quite favourable. We created new initiatives and, among other things, the second group of students started studying in the International Business programme in Mexico. The operations of 3UASs export company. EduExcellence progressed well and also generated the first new export deal. During the year of operation, we prepared the operating licence application of the university of applied sciences being planned in Tallinn and governed by the laws of Estonia. The decision in the matter will be received in the spring of 2019. We were also active in fundraising and obtained EUR 365,000 of donations that were eligible for the States match funding. The largest donations came from the Konstsam fundet Foundation, Local Tapiola, OP Group and the Tre Smeder Foundation. Strategically, the year was in line with our objectives. As surveys have shown, we were s

till the bestknown university of applied sciences in Finland, and our appeal increased by 11 during the year of operation. Cooperation with the Board of Directors that supervises our operations was open and forwardlooking. With the support of our shareholders, we were also able to make new investments in areas we find important, and we celebrated the opening of the SalesLab and eComLab. Among our shareholders, the Helia Foundation supported our operations by approximately EUR 380,000; and the EUR 600,000 donated by the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce in 2017 could still be used during the year of operation. The year 2018 was full of work and helped us prepare for a society in which digitalisation and robotics are increasingly common and in which the essence of work will be defined in a completely new manner. I would like to extend my thanks to our personnel, students and extensive network of partners for being part of building HaagaHelia into the university of applied sciences that it is today. Our shared

mission is to open doors to the working life and keep them open. Teemu Kokko

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How to Thrive in this Pandemic There have been a lot of questions coming in about surviving the current pandemic. I do not want this information to become too dated, I would like for it to still be relative for the future as well as now, so I will approach this about surviving the current situation and being prepared for the

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Peter Yesterday, I completed my first fast based off the 52 diet I hate the term diet, but whatever. The basic concept is to reduce your calories to 14 your need two days a week and consume normal calories five days a week. The rough estimate for this is 600 calories for a man, so I went with that. After some research it turns out my daily caloric needs are closer to 1500 than 2400 remember, the calorie recommendations are based on an average and none of us are truly average. So, next time Ill probably try to do the fast with about 400 calories instead. Anyway, it went pretty well. I had my only meal at 11am and it was a huge bowl of veggie tofu scramble and a halfportion protein shake. Im trying to get as many nutrients as I can for the amount of calories that I take in, and that means lots of veggies and a little nutritional yeast to pull things together. Next time Im going to cut out the tofu and replace it with black beans, thatll give me more bulk by replacing the fat with pr

otein. I really didnt feel too hungry until around 6pm, but that eventually passed. Drinking water, green tea, and a little bit of coffee was also a big help at keeping my stomach full. Im sure going to bed around 10pm also helps because that means Im asleep for a lot of the fast. Unfortunately, sleep didnt come easily last night. I didnt really feel hungry but my mind kept drifting towards what I would eat the next day. It was kind of weird. My sleep was kind of shit, I kept waking up and tossing and turning all night I dont know if that was because of the fast or because of other factors Higgins moving around, the temperature being a little hot, etc. I think Im going to make a weekly fast part of my routine. It went well and if I do it on my running rest day I dont feel like Im hurting myself. In addition, Ive realized that I am accidentally doing another type of fast diet, the 168 diet. In the 168 diet you try to consume all your food in an 8 hour window and fast for 16 hours a day. I already kind of do th

at, I usually dont have my first meal until around 10pm and my last meal is around 6pm. I think Ill just formalize that now. Overall, this was a successful experiment for me I love experimenting on myself. I realize that trying to find these kind of hacks can be a bit silly, but I think they have potential when you are already on solid footing with the basics. My healthfitness routine already has the essentials nutrientrich plantbased whole foods diet, regular exercise, lots of water consumption, a scheduled and adequate sleep schedule, minimal alcohol consumption, etc so I think these hacks can keep me moving in the direction I want. Even if it doesnt work out that way, at least I tried something new for myself. There is always value in that. This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged 168, 52, fast, health, intermittent fast, life improvement, nutrition by Peter. Bookmark the permalink.

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES A Friend in Need The Womens War Service Committee and Benevolence during World War II During World War II, my grandfather was a young child living in Nazioccupied Netherlands. Learning about the Second World War, I often think of how the upheaval of the war affected his early childhood. Many children in Europe would have had similar experiences. This situation prompted efforts to evacuate British children to safety in Toronto, as illustrated in a 1940 meeting report of the Womens War Service Committee. The Womens War Service Committee was established at the University of Toronto in 1939, in the midst of World War II, to help distribute clothing and raise funds to support charitable initiatives. One such initiative was the evacuation of British children to Canada, executed by the SubCommittee for British Overseas Children.1 Comprising the wives of faculty members, and chaired by Barbara Cody, the Womens War Service Committee demonstrates the signif

icance of womens benevolence as a form of public agency at the time. The Womens War Effort Members of the SubCommittee for British Overseas Children worked with the University of Toronto faculty to contribute to the evacuation initiative, but conducted the bulk of the administration themselves. Initially, some University of Toronto professors contacted former colleagues at British universities to offer their children safe homes across the Atlantic, and the SubCommittees wider initiative was born out of these initial connections. The charitable project became official by the end of 1940.2 In this meeting report, Betti P. Sandiford, the Chair of the SubCommittee for British Overseas Children, describes how the initiative was established in 1940 to help evacuate children of British university professors to Canada during WWII. Source Womens War Service Committee fonds, University of Toronto Archives and Records Management Services. In a document titled Report of the SubCommittee for British Overseas Children pres

ented at the Annual Meeting, December 9, 1940, SubCommittee Chair Betti P. Sandiford outlined the departments of the evacuation project, from handling immigration to ensuring the foster families were interviewed and children placed in homes.3 Ultimately, the SubCommittee placed 147 children of British university professors with host families in Canada to live out the remainder of World War II.4 An article featuring the Womens War Service Committee in University of Toronto Monthly, December 1942 issue. The SubCommittee for British Overseas Children is mentioned toward the end of the article. Source Womens War Service Committee fonds, University of Toronto Archives and Records Management Services. Since women were generally consigned to the private sphere in the 1940s, benevolence projects were one of the few means of exercising public agency.5 Womens charitable work still restricted them in terms of their public influence the Womens War Service Committee was run by faculty wives and focused on traditional wom

ens work, such as making clothes and philanthropy. Barbara Leslie Epstein argues that the spheres of men and women were not so separate as they seemed domesticity allowed for an expansion of womens moral influence, but that influence is not the same as power.6 Indeed, womens agency was more prominent in the twentieth century. While the Committees work remained domestically oriented, it was valuable in welcoming and resettling child refugees during war. Placing evacuee children in foster homes was far from trivial, and ensured the safety of vulnerable members of society. Although the Womens War Service Committee was officially disbanded in 1946, the projects legacy remained a few migrant children stayed in Toronto after the war to finish their education or remain with siblings.7 As a woman, I find the Committees wartime contribution inspiring. Despite societal restrictions on the role of women, the Committees efforts in the face of international conflict improved many childrens lives. Serena Ypelaar is a Mast

er of Museum Studies student at the University of Toronto. A lifelong Torontonian, she moved to Ottawa to complete an Honours Bachelor of Arts in History and English Literature at the University of Ottawa. Serena is primarily interested in public programming, historical interpretation, and biographical research. An avid traveller, she enjoys lengthy road trips across Canada and the United States, as well as the occasional jaunt to Europe when convenient. 1 University of Toronto Archives and Records Management Services, n.d. 2 Sandiford, 1940, p. 1. 3 Sandiford, 1940. 5 Varty, 2004, p. 165. 6 Epstein, 1981, p. 149. Since women were generally consigned to the private sphere in the 1940s, benevolence projects were one of the few means of exercising public agency. EXHIBIT INTRO UTARMS

Bergenfield 2013840300 Washington Avenue Pediatrics Schedule Flu Clinic Appt COVID19 Self Assessment Print, Share, or View Spanish version of this article Respiratory syncytial virus RSV infects almost all children at least once before they are 2 years of age. Most of the time, this virus only causes minor coldlike symptoms. However, for some babies infection can be more dangerous. For certain infants who are born extremely preterm before 29 weeks of pregnancy or who are born with severe heart or lung disease, any viral infection can be more serious. Very preterm infants often have underdeveloped lungs and may have difficulty fighting a viral infection once they become infected. Each year, about 100,000 children are hospitalized in the United States with RSV infection, and approximately 100 of these children will die. In the first 2 years of life, RSV is the leading cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis a swelling of the small airways, and it may be associated with wheezing. Infants born prematurely and term i

nfants younger than 6 months are at increased risk for developing serious RSV infection. Young children with medical conditions, such as chronic lung disease, serious heart conditions, or problems with their immune systemincluding problems due to cancer or organ transplantsare also at risk. When and how is RSV spread? Respiratory syncytial virus infection occurs most often from late fall to early spring. Most illness occurs between November and April, although there may be seasonal variation by region. Respiratory syncytial virus occurs only in humans and is highly contagious. The virus can live for several hours on a surface such as a countertop, table, or playpen, or it can live on unwashed hands. Respiratory syncytial virus is spread by direct or close physical contact, which includes touching or kissing an infected person or contact with a contaminated surface. What are the symptoms of RSV? For most healthy children, the symptoms of RSV resemble the common cold and include Lowgrade fever However, signs of

more serious infection may include Difficult or rapid breathing Irritability and restlessness How can I protect my child from RSV? There are important steps you can take to prevent exposure to RSV and other viruses, especially in the first few months of your child's life. These precautions include Make sure everyone washes their hands before touching your baby. Keep your baby away from anyone who has a cold, fever, or runny nose. Keep your baby away from crowded areas such as shopping malls. Keep your baby away from tobacco smoke. Parents should not expose their infants and young children to secondhand tobacco smoke, which increases the risk of and complications from severe viral respiratory infections. For highrisk infants, participation in child care should be restricted during RSV season whenever possible. All highrisk infants and their contacts should be immunized against influenza beginning at 6 months of age. There is a medicine that your child's doctor may consider that could reduce the risk of develo

ping RSV infection. This medicine is used only for the very small number of babies who are in the highest risk groups for hospitalization. The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed specific criteria for use of this medicine. You should consult with your child's doctor regarding specific details on who is at highest risk and which highrisk infants are most likely to benefit from receipt of this medicine. How is RSV infection treated? Most cases of RSV infection are mild and disappear on their own within 5 to 7 days. However, if your baby is experiencing severe respiratory symptoms, your child's doctor may use a nasal secretion test to determine the cause of the infection. If your baby needs to be hospitalized, your child's doctor will discuss the best management for your baby. Call your child's doctor right away if your infant shows any signs of serious RSV infection. Prompt supportive treatment is especially important if your infant is at high risk for developing serious RSV infection. The information

contained in this publication should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. AAP Feed run on 362023 74231 AM. Article information last modified on 1242022 65933 AM. Bergenfield Office 95 N Washington Ave Bergenfield, NJ 07621 Monday Thursday 800 am to 700 pm Saturday Closed coverage doctors available Sunday Open for sick visits by appointment Looking for a different advocare specialty? RespiratorySyncytialVirus

WatchDogReport.org On March 14, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order EO with a focus on reducing gun violence in America and making communities safer across the country. The order referenced the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed in June 2022. Biden called on several governmental offices to submit a report within 60 days detailing their plans to implement the new law. The US leader also asked Congress to take more action to reduce gun violence by instituting harsher gun control policies. The NRA asserted that the government should target criminals who commit crimes with guns and not lawabiding gun owners. President of the National Association for Gun Rights, Dudley Brown, called the move an allout assault on the Second Amendment, vowing to halt the order in its tracks. Crimes are committed by criminals. Until President Biden and his allies decide to go after violent criminals, violence will continue to spiral out of control as it has. The focus of our laws and efforts should be on the criminal

element and not on lawabiding Americans. pic.twitter.comUBaduGymcF NRA NRA March 14, 2023 The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action NRAILA also responded to the EO, calling it a vague move that has no real impact to limit Second Amendment rights for Americans. However, the group declared that the order proves the current executive branch of the US is antagonistic about gun ownership. The EO is mainly a measure to push the implementation of laws already on the books because the president cant move further with gun moves without the approval of Congress. The Executive Order called on the attorney general AG specifically to formulate and implement a plan to address those who are buying and selling firearms in the United States. Biden wants the AG to figure out who is dealing with firearms, make sure they are complying with Federal background check requirements, and that only those licensed are continuing in the business of dealing in the gun trade. Biden cited the number of mass shootings,

domestic violence cases, accidental shootings, and suicides as reasons for his recent order, calling on Congress to also implement stricter gun laws. The leader suggested banning assault weapons and highcapacity magazines, universal background checks, and called for the funding of the Safer America Plan. sharonf Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Falling in DC

MIPS Seminar David K. Stevenson, MD Sep 23 1200 pm 1245 pm Zoom See Description for Zoom Link MIPS MIPS Seminar MIPS Seminar Series Predicting and Preventing Fetal and Neonatal Pathology Looking Back and Looking Forward David K. Stevenson, MD The Harold K. Faber Professor of Pediatrics, Senior Associate Dean, Maternal and Child Health and Professor, by courtesy, of Obstetrics and Gynecology Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Zoom Webinar Details Webinar URL httpsstanford.zoom.uss94584828060 Dial 1 650 724 9799 or 1 833 302 1536 Webinar ID 945 8482 8060 1200pm 1245pm Seminar Discussion The importance of minimally invasive technologies for interrogating the fetus and newborn, as well as of knowing where a biologic system is headed, not just where it has been, when trying to predict and prevent acquired diseases, will be discussed. Examples of such technologies, such as trace gas analysis and optical reporting of biologic phenomena, and their application to model systems and the human newborn will be presen

ted. The role of advanced computational approaches for the integration and interpretation of large amounts of data derived from these new measurement tools will be emphasized. Dr. David K. Stevenson is the Harold K. Faber Professor of Pediatrics and has made many impactful contributions to the field of neonatology and pediatrics, including his seminal studies on neonatal jaundice, bilirubin production and heme oxygenase biology. As a neonatologist, his research has focused primarily on neonatal jaundice and more recently on the causes of preterm birth and its prevention. He has held numerous leadership roles at Stanford University School of Medicine, including Vice Dean and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. He is currently the Senior Associate Dean for Maternal Child Health, the CoDirector of the Stanford Maternal Child Health Research Institute, and the Principal Investigator for the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Stanford University. Dr. Stevenson has received many awards, includi

ng the Virginia Apgar Award, which is the highest award in Perinatal Pediatrics, the Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr. Leadership Award from the Federation of Pediatric Organizations, the Jonas Salk Award for Leadership in Prematurity Prevention from the March of Dimes Foundation, and the John Howland Medal and Award, the highest award in academic pediatrics. He has served as the President of the American Pediatric Society. In recognition of his achievements, Dr. Stevenson is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. Hosted by Katherine Ferrara, PhD Sponsored by Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford the Department of Radiology Categories MIPS MIPS Seminar CME Grand Rounds Diversity Lectureship Jennifer L. Eberhardt, PhD Sep 24 1200 pm 100 pm Zoom See Description for Zoom Link CME CME Radiology Grand Rounds Radiology CME Grand Rounds Diversity Lectureship Topic TBD Jennifer L. Eberhardt, PhD Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android httpsstanford.zoom.usj600003703?pwdRjcwS2MvOG1qVkxyL3U0RmNtUDVWdz09 Or iPhone o

netap US Toll 18333021536,,600003703 or 16507249799,,600003703 Dial 1 650 724 9799 US, Canada, Caribbean Toll or 1 833 302 1536 US, Canada, Caribbean Toll Free International numbers available httpsstanford.zoom.usuacuqphnvqT Categories CME CME Radiology Grand Rounds Radiology Early Detection of Cancer Conference Oct 6 Oct 8 allday Virtual Event Cancer Research UK, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and the Canary Center at Stanford, present the Early Detection of Cancer Conference series. The annual Conference brings together experts in early detection from multiple disciplines to share ground breaking research and progress in the field. The Conference is part of a longterm commitment to invest in early detection research, to understand the biology behind early stage cancers, find new detection and screening methods, and enhance uptake and accuracy of screening. The 2021 conference will take place October 68 virtually. For more information visit the website httpearlydetectionresearch.com Categories Canary Center C

ME Grand Rounds Christoph L. Lee, MD, MS, MBA Oct 8 1200 pm 100 pm Zoom See Description for Zoom Link CME Grand Rounds Community Based Partnered Research Revisiting a Critical Concept for Radiology Christoph L. Lee, MD, MS, MBA Cancer Early Detection Seminar Series Azra Raza, MD Oct 12 1100 am 1200 pm Venue coming soon! Canary Center Early Cancer Detection Seminar Series CEDSS The First Cell A new model for cancer research and treatment Azra Raza, M.D. Chan SoonShiong Professor of Medicine Director, Myelodysplastic Syndrome Center Meeting URL httpsstanford.zoom.uss99340345860 Dial US 1 650 724 9799 or 1 833 302 1536 Toll Free Cancer research continues to be predicated on a 1970s model of research and treatment. Despite half a century of intense research, we are failing spectacularly to improve the outcome for patients with advanced disease. Those who are cured continue to be treated mostly with the older strategies surgerychemoradiation. Our contention is that the real solution to the cancer problem i

s to diagnose cancer early, at the stage of The First Cell. The rapidly evolving technologies are doing much in this area but need to be expanded. We study a preleukemic condition called myelodysplastic syndrome MDS with the hope that we can detect the first leukemia cells as the disease transforms to acute myeloid leukemia AML. Towards this end, we have collected blood and bone marrow samples on MDS and AML patients since 1984. Today, our Tissue Repository has more than 60,000 samples. We propose novel methods to identify surrogate markers that can identify the First Cell through studying the serial samples of patients who evolve from MDS to AML. Dr. Raza is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the MDS Center at Columbia University in New York, NY.She started her research in Myelodisplastic Syndromes MDS in 1982 and moved to Rush University, Chicago, Illinois in 1992, where she was the Charles Arthur Weaver Professor in Oncology and Director, Division of Myeloid Diseases. The MDS Program, along with a Tis

sue Repository containing more than 50,000 samples from MDS and acute leukemia patients was successfully relocated to the University of Massachusetts in 2004 and to Columbia University in 2010. Before moving to New York, Dr. Raza was the Chief of Hematology Oncology and the Gladys Smith Martin Professor of Oncology at the University of Massachussetts in Worcester. She has published the results of her laboratory research and clinical trials in prestigious, peer reviewed journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, Blood, Cancer, Cancer Research, British Journal of Hematology, Leukemia, and Leukemia Research. Dr. Raza serves on numerous national and international panels as a reviewer, consultant and advisor and is the recipient of a number of awards. Hosted by Utkan Demirci, Ph.D. Sponsored by The Canary Center the Department of Radiology Stanford University School of Medicine Categories Canary Center Early Cancer Detection Seminar Series CME Grand Rounds Jocelyn D. Chertoff, MD, MS Oct 22

1200 pm 100 pm Zoom See Description for Zoom Link CME Grand Rounds Topic TBD Jocelyn D. Chertoff, MD, MS Radiology, Obstetrics Gynecology Chair, Radiology Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center MIPS Seminar Steven Paul Poplack, MD Oct 28 1200 pm 1245 pm Venue coming soon! MIPS Seminar Series Title TBA Steven Paul Poplack, MD Professor of Radiology Breast Imaging Stanford University Medical Center Location Coming soon! RSVP Coming soon! CME Grand Rounds Etta K. Moskowitz Lectureship Elizabeth Krupinski, PhD Nov 4 530 pm 630 pm Zoom See Description for Zoom Link CME Grand Rounds Etta K. Moskowitz Lectureship Topic TBD Elizabeth Krupinski, PhD Professor Vice Chair for Research Radiology Imaging Sciences Emory University School of Medicine CME Grand Rounds Michael Gisondi, MD Nov 12 1200 pm 100 pm Zoom See Description for Zoom Link CME Grand Rounds Promote Your Academic Career Using Social Media Michael Gisondi, MD Associate Professor Vice Chair of Education MIPS Seminar Matthew Bogyo, PhD Nov 18

1200 pm 1245 pm Venue coming soon! Matthew Bogyo, PhD Professor of Pathology and of Microbiology and Immunology and, by courtesy, of Chemical and Systems Biology Dr. Bogyo received a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from Bates College in 1993 and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1997. After completion of his degree he was appointed as a Faculty Fellow in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Bogyo served as the Head of Chemical Proteomics at Celera Genomics from 2001 to 2003 while maintaining an Adjunct Faculty appointment at UCSF. In the Summer of 2003 Dr. Bogyo joined the Department of Pathology at Stanford Medical School and was appointed as a faculty member in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in 2004. His interests are focused on the use of chemistry to study the role of proteases in human disease. In particular his laboratory is currently working on understanding the role of cysteine proteases in

tumorgenesis and also in the life cycle of human parasites and bacterial pathogens. Dr. Bogyo currently serves on the Editorial Board of Biochemical Journal, Cell Chemical Biology, Molecular and Cellular Proteomics and is an Academic Editor at PLoS One. Dr. Bogyo is a consultant for several biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the Bay Area and is a founder and board member of Akrotome Imaging and Facile Therapeutics.

Stories A healthy reminder A healthy reminder An EUfunded project helps increase levels of childhood vaccinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia and Herzegovina Healthcare Equality and fair society Emina Pleh from Gorade completed all the vaccinations for her older daughter, but when it was time for her sons vaccination, the COVID19 pandemic had already begun, so she decided to wait. At the beginning of last year, she received a call from the Bosnian Podrinje Cantons Public Health Institute, reminding her about her sons need for immunisation, and referring her to the paediatric service for more information. They said that we should do it before he starts preschool, and we did, says Emina. Emina is one of around 500 parents from Bosnian Podrinje Canton who received a call from the Public Health Institute reminding them of missed vaccination appointments. This initiative is part of Unicefs EUfunded Programme for Mitigating the Effects of the COVID19 Pandemic on the Lives of Children and Families in the West